Severe shedding and thinning around 1 year after hair transplant — can transplanted hair grow back? 8/13/2026
The user experienced severe hair shedding and thinning about a year after a hair transplant, despite using finasteride and minoxidil. They are concerned about whether the transplanted hair can regrow or if it is miniaturizing.
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